Welcome to the BOOKS section of Something Splendid! I love love love reading. I especially enjoy historical fiction and rom coms. Unsurprisingly, I also like to read historical romance. Occasionally I branch out from these types of books, especially if I have a strong recommendation from a friend.
Find book-related posts here. These posts might be a review of a book or series, a description of a study around a given book, or a feature of an author. I also enjoy preparing discussion questions to use for personal study, with a friend, or with a book club.
Book-related posts:
featured authors:
- author Kristin Harmel: captivating historical fiction
- author recommendations in historical romance (sweet and clean)
- featured author: Kristin Hannah
- featured author: Rebecca Connolly
- featured author: Dana LeCheminant
historical fiction:
- The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel: five stars! (WWII)
- The Dutch Wife by Ellen Keith: survival, sacrifice, and secrets (intertwining stories from WWII and the Argentine Dirty War)
- book review: Under the Cover of Mercy (set in Belgium during WWI, written by Rebecca Connolly)
- book review: A Brilliant Night of Stars and Ice (about the sinking of the Titanic, written by Rebecca Connolly)
- book review: The Women (set during the war in Vietnam, written by Kristin Hannah)
- book review: Hidden Yellow Stars (set in Belgium during WWII, written by Rebecca Connolly)
historical romance:
- a delightful adaptation of the classic novel North and South
- the best holiday romance books for comfy and cozy reading (contains recommendations of several multi-author historical romance holiday series)
sweet romantic comedies:
- Hail Marry by Martha Keyes: grumpy-sunshine perfection!
- the best holiday romance books for comfy and cozy reading (contains recommendations of several sweet romantic comedies)
- book review: She Likes It, Hey Michah (from the Love in Sun City series by Dana LeCheminant)
- book review: The Chad Next Door (from the Love in Sun City series by Dana LeCheminant)
- book review: Crossing the Brooklyn Briggs (from the Love in Sun City series by Dana LeCheminant)
- book review: Houston, We Have a Problem (from the Love in Sun City series by Dana LeCheminant)
fiction:
nonfiction:
book club resources:
- books Oprah loves (and you will too!)
- book club list: a year of excellent reading
- An American Marriage by Tayari Jones: book club discussion
- book club books
- The Mystic Jesus by Marianne Williamson: book club discussion
Fondly,
Crysti
